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In a first in the show's history, on the special episode 200 of "The Data Diva" Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds talks once more to Nicol Turner Lee, Senior Fellow, Governance Studies and Director, Center for Technology Innovation, The Brookings Institution, Author, Digitally Invisible: How the Internet is Creating the New Underclass. This episode explores the profound implications of digital access, or the lack thereof, on marginalized communities. Nicol shares insights from her extensive research on the digital divide, highlighting the emergence of a new underclass of increasingly "digitally invisible" individuals in our rapidly advancing technological world. The discussion touches on the intersection of privacy, AI, and universal service, emphasizing the critical need for equitable access to technology as a foundational element of modern society.

Nicol and Debbie discuss the urgent need for policy reform to address these disparities, the role of AI in exacerbating or alleviating digital inequities, and the importance of privacy as a cornerstone of digital rights. Nicol also shares personal anecdotes from her research, including surprising stories from communities across America grappling with these issues.

Key Topics:

The concept of being "digitally invisible" and the new digital underclass

The intersection of privacy, AI, and digital access

Nicol's role on the prestigious US Homeland Security AI Safety Advisory Board includes CEOs of Nvidia, IBM, OpenAI, Microsoft, Alphabet, etc.

The importance of universal service and equitable technology access

Personal stories from Nicol's research that highlight the real-world impact of digital disparities

The need for comprehensive privacy legislation in the age of AI

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